50BFL2114/12

What the 50BFL2114/12 is built to do

The Philips 50BFL2114/12 is a 50-inch professional display from the Signage 2000 Series (B-Line). It pairs a 4K Ultra HD LED panel with a 3840 x 2160 resolution and Android TV 9 (Pie), so content, apps and wireless sharing all run on one screen. It is aimed at organisations that need a dependable screen for reception desks, meeting rooms, waiting areas and information points rather than a living-room television.

Specifications that matter for a buying decision

Brightness is rated at 350 cd/m² with a typical contrast ratio of 5000:1, and the panel runs in landscape orientation. The unit includes 16 GB of flash memory for the operating system and apps. Wireless presentation is handled by built-in Chromecast over 802.11 ac Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi-Direct, so a presenter can share from Windows, Apple or Android devices without a cable. HDMI 2.0 ports with HDCP 2.2 accept modern laptops, media players and set-top boxes, and HDMI hotplug detection switches sources automatically when a direct cable is connected.

Managing one screen or a whole fleet

Facilities and IT teams can control the display through Crestron Connected from a laptop, desktop or mobile device, switching it on and off, scheduling content and adjusting settings. CMND and Control runs over a LAN or RF connection, letting administrators update software and settings and monitor the status of every screen on the network. The built-in scheduler starts content and apps by time of day, which suits a lobby that shows one message in the morning and another in the afternoon. AppControl manages which apps are installed on selected screens or across the whole network.

Where it fits in Qatar

• Hotel and serviced apartment lobbies in West Bay, Lusail or The Pearl, showing welcome messages, forecasts and local information with app options from the Google Play Store.
• Government and corporate reception areas in Msheireb or the Industrial Area, where visitors are greeted and directed while staff update messages from a single office.
• Meeting and training rooms in Education City or Al Sadd, where a 50-inch screen gives a small group a clear view and wireless sharing lets presenters connect from their own device.

What to plan before ordering

The set measures 1128 x 655 mm, is 81/86 mm deep and weighs 10.4 kg. Its wall-mount pattern is VESA M6 at 200 x 200 mm, so choose a bracket that matches that pattern and carries the weight. Confirm the wall type and cable routing before installation. A free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar is worth booking before any wall is drilled. The rated ambient temperature is 0 °C to 40 °C, so install the display in an air-conditioned indoor space and have the SmartRooms Qatar team review airflow if it sits near a sunny window or an open entrance. Mains input is rated AC 220-240 V at 50-60 Hz, and a power cord is included. The remote control and two AAA batteries come in the box, with optional remotes available. Audio comes from a 2.0 down-firing speaker system rated 20 W (2x10) with DTS and Dolby Atmos compatibility. Large halls can add external speakers through the external speaker output.

Requesting a quote

Multi-unit orders for schools and government offices can be placed by LPO or through government tenders, including Monaqasat. Send the quantity, room list and mounting locations, and SmartRooms Qatar will usually return a quotation within one working day, with delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar and professional installation available. Request a quote for the Philips 50BFL2114/12 today.